Never Too Old: Riverside man trades technology for the arts
At a time when his peers were amassing pension funds and looking toward retirement, Ron Episcopo bailed out of Corporate America – without a golden parachute – to pursue a lifelong dream. “I was the first person in my family to graduate from high school or go to college,” said the Riverside resident. “When I […]
Friends dedicate live oak for former Avondale man
Planting a tree as a living memorial does more than ensure the loved one will be honored for years to come; it also contributes to the forest canopy for the future. And there was no better way to celebrate the life of Harold McKeon than to plant a tree in his name in Boone Park […]
Hope Lodge reaches campaign goal, celebrates
Three years from the launch of a fundraising campaign, The American Cancer Society plans to break ground this fall on The Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation Hope Lodge in Jacksonville, the third lodge in Florida. The Mayo Clinic is providing land on its Southside campus, but the 32-room facility will be available for patients seeking […]
Cummer Ball Celebrates the Permanent Collection
It was an evening fit for a garden party and soiree, as patrons participated in fun and fanfare along the St. Johns River in the enchanted Cummer gardens. Complete with outstanding weather and tremendous turnout, the festivities included a bagpipe performance. This year’s ball paid respects to the countless works in the Permanent Collection at […]
ExZOOberation Celebrated in White
From unique dance routines to beautiful artwork on display, the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens annual ExZOOberation gala April 4 was an evening to remember. With a tremendous turnout and patrons donning their best White Party attire, the annual soiree paired celebration with conservation, in a truly unique setting. The zoo’s gardens and garden exhibits treated […]
Venetia neighborhood school gets new outdoor library
There’s probably nothing more natural for a book club to do than to promote reading outside its own circle. That’s just what the 7-year-old Venetia Book Club did when they decided to install not one, but two Little Free Libraries at Venetia Elementary School. Linda Hunter, a member of the club and 30-year resident of […]
Miramar student takes home gold at State Science Fair
Andrew (A.J.) Horkan of Miramar, a student at San Jose Catholic School, was the only Northeast Florida student to win his division at the Florida State Science Fair in Lakeland, March 28-30. Approximately 800 students from around the state presented their science projects at the three-day event, which included a junior and senior division and […]
Jacksonville waterways good proving ground for youth competitors
Growing up within sight of the water, it seems natural that youngsters would be drawn to St. Johns River-based recreational activities. That is indeed the case for a number of local girls and boys who participate in competitive sailing and rowing. Aiding these youngsters in their desire to explore sports on the water is the […]
